Japanese and South Korean stock markets closed higher, hitting new closing highs

According to Odaily Planet Daily, the Nikkei 225 index closed up 534.83 points, or 1.22%, at 44,372.50 on Thursday, September 11. South Korea's KOSPI index also rose 26.85 points, or 0.81%, to 3,341.38 on Thursday, September 11. Both indexes reached new closing highs. (Jinshi)